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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Taken Back Again.

Yesterday Justice M. c. Burr, Of
Moore's station, boarded the l. & g. N.
express at that point and arrested r. j.
Mcdowell on telegram from the agent
of the Mexican National at Laredo,
charging him with embezZlement. 1t
seems Mcdowell, who was on his way
to Panama, was employed at the Laredo
depot and there, 1t Is said, the crime
was committed. The accused was taken
back to Laredo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Not Quite Correct.

The Express Austin correspondent
says that Capt. SEEKER has returned to
headquarters after inspecting the state
militia and finding all o. K, and that all
the companies are enthusiastic over the
proposed Austin drill. Members of the
local companies desire the LIGHT to say
that the latter statement misrepresents
them. Whilst they are willing to CO.
operate with Austin, whatever enthusi-
asm they have is given to San Antonio's
Interstate drill.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23

Ten Thousand Opium Eaters"
Editor LIGHT:
Anew days ago the Daily Express con-
tanned an editorial relating to a report Of
the Iowa board OF health, In which IL Is
claimed that there are 10000 opium
eaters 10 the state, land probably twice
or three times as many more whose
slavery to the destroying drug has so far
been concealed from the public" Thirty
thousand opium eaters In population
Of less than two millions-think of it.
And the Express adds, more than
double the ratio OF habitual drunkards
before the days OF prohibition" And
yet multiply all the evil effects Of
liquor drinking by fifty, and then you
will not reach the sum total OF the evil
effects OF opium eating"
1t will be seen that the Express ad-
mits that Iowa had something like To-
600 habitual drunkards, which multiplied
shows that II one In every three OF the
population were drunkards, the evil
effects would not be 80 great as those Of
the &c, GOO opium eaters.
Now, II 1t be true, as the Express has
always maintained, prohibition will
not prohibit, and there ia as
much liquor drank In Iowa now
as before prohibition was enacted"
Why the necessity of those hsbitual
drunkards experimenting their daily
doses Of poison with opium? And what
influence could this possibly have in
causing 5000 more other men to adopt
the opium habitr
When the editor OF the Express will
figure little closer and give us some
reasons for this rapid increase OF the
opium habit, since the adoption of a
prohibitory liquor law, then we will be-
lieve he knows what he is writing about
and that the report Of the board OF health
referred to is not all q fabrication In the
interests ofthe liquor dealer, as hundreds
OF similar documents that have been 50
widely circulated. o. PIATE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
A Signal Service Warning.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 23-The
cyclone previously reported of the east
/ lOrida coast is more clearly defined this
morning, barOmete. near centre, read
ing 20 "a. 1t is apparently moving
nOrthward slowly and will cause
dangerous gal es of the Atlantic coast.
1t Is not safe for vessels to sail for south
ern ports.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Weather Prognostlcs.

WASHINGTON, August 23.-FOr Eastern
Texas: Fair weather, preceded by local
rains In southern portion; winds gene
rally from north to east; cooler Wednes-
day morning, followed by slight rise In
temperature. For Arkansas: Generally
fair weather; northerly winds, slightly
cooler, followed by rising temperature.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23

John U. Bodenmann, Druggist. 533 Aus
tin Street.
Begs to inform his friends and the pub
lie In general that he is now prepared to
supply In any quantity the justly cele-
brated Stollwerck's Chocolate and Co.
coas. Also DR.. Koch's Meat PeptOne,
Pepton Bullion and DR.. Michaelis' Acorn
Cocoa, for which he is sole agent for
Texas. Before purchasing inferior ar
ticles elsewhere, all will do well to give
these first-class goods trial. Tel. No. 80.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
More Water.


The question of srtesian wells rises up
and will not down. Some action look
ing to that end Is demanded by the
voice Of the people. One artesian well
at the international stock yards, one at
the Military plaza and another at Travis
PARK would give a great relief to our
suspense and prevent any uneasiness
from such reports as the council re.
eeived and were published in this morn
ing's Express. which were entirely
groundless, as nature herself proved by
letting down the copiOus rains, and this
morning our river Is flushed to fulIness
by the rainfall. @. B. JOHNSTON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
After Needed improvements.

A petition to the city council is being
circulated by citizens OF the Fourth and
Fifth wards for the conversion of the
convent foot bridge into wagon bridge,
thus facilitating travel between the two
at present stands, those who use vehicles
have frequently to make a circuitous
route to get from one ward to the ether.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Six Victims Drowned.

MONTREAL, Aug. 23.-Messrs. Lefebure
and Laflaur accompanied by three ladies
and four children were crossing the
river near BOucherville yesterday, when
their boat upset. The men swan ashore
but the women and children were
drowned. The bodies have been recov-
cred
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The Best Method,

The most agreeable as well as the most eft.
iectiye method Of dispelling He adaches, Colds
and Fevers or cleansing the system is by tax
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. 1t acts
gently yet effective, Strengthening the organs
On which IL acts, so that regular habits may be.
formed. Manufactured only by the CalifOrnia
Fig Syrup Co., San Francisco, Cal. For sale
y 81 cent and 81 bottles by F. Kalteyer Il Son
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
BOOMERS AT WORK.
The Committee Hold Their First
Meeting and Settle Down to
Business.

Meeting and Settle Down TO
Business.
The Booming com mittee met yester-
day afternoon at the Southern hotel and
il WIS gratifying to see that nearly all
the members Of the committee, as nomi-
mated, were present and took a.lively in
terest in the proceedings, fully realizing
the Importance OF attaining the object
for which they were appointed.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. w. j. Il. Patterson, who was elect
ed permanent chairman. and Mr.. l.. NJ.
Gregory was elected secretary protein.
After considerable correspondence
was read there was a general discussion
upon the best methods Of advertising
the city. Ultimately IL WAS decided that
the committee should resolve itself into
a permanent organization, having a paid
secretary, and that q bureau OF informa-
ton be established to give reliable data
concerning the city.
Mr.. j. s. Alexander then told OF the
advantages Denver derived from judi
cious advertising, and the benefits that
California had gained by the same OBJ
ject. He also read letter from DR..
VOllum, u. s. A, eulOgizing San Anto-
MOS climate and calling attention to
the necessity Of advertising 1t.
DIR. Johnston had also a big tribute to
pay to our climate, and wanted its ad-
vantages placed before the medical fra
ternity, but he considered that better
and more extensive hotel sccommoda-
tions should be provided.
DIR. Jones then gave the committee
the benefit OF his views upon advertis-
ing and WAS strong advocate Of the
bureau OF information.
committee upon permanent organi-
cation was then appointed, consisting of
W. j. B. Patterson, Col Belknap, Capt.
Schryver, J. =. Alexander. DIR. johnson.
On motion Of Mr.. +. +. Collins, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were added to the
committee: w. f. Hilton, W. Fergu.
sOn, OF the Times, +. b. Johnston, of the
LIGHT, Frank Grice. of the Express, and
X. Hanscke, OF the Freie Presse.
Mr.. j. s. Alexander then moved
that A. w. Clifford, OF the LIGHT, be
added to the committee, and this was
unanimously adopted. The choice was
an excellent one, as "Gif" Is "boOmer
from way back" and has considerable
practical experience In that direction.
The committee then adjourned, 1t be-
ing understood that the committee up
on permanent organization would meet
on Thursday at p. m, place Of meet
Ing to be duly announced hereafter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Two Americans Get There.

LONDON, August 23.-In the bicycle
contest at Shields today, Woodside, of
Philadelphia, beat Battersly by twenty
five yards In mile race. His time was
2.45. Temple, Of Chicago, beat Woody in
q two mile race, making the distance in
AZ
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23

Mrs. Favre, Miss Minnie Groos,
Mrs. A. Wagner, Mrs. Fl. L. Degener,
and Messrs. lido Rhodius, ChAs. Camp
bell, A. Pareida and F. Lahourcade have
formed double vocal qusrtette, which
lie expected to furnish our citizens with
some excellent music ere long.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
The Babies Cry for II

And the old folks laugh when they find tha'
the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy
medicines. 1t isa most valuable remedy 70
act on the bowels, to cleanse the system, and
to dspel colds, headaches and fevers. Manu-
San Francisco, Cal. For sale by ". Kslteyer 4
Son
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
DeliQhtful.

Perfumes. fragrant sachets, fine toilet
articles, full line Of fancy goods, as
well as pure drugs and chemicals, can
always be obtained at the City Drug
Store, No. East Commerce street,
Ragland & Kennedy, proprietors, at
reasonable prices,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
RUSSIA Wheat Reports Good.

ST. PETERSBURG, August 23.-Offlcial
reports say that the prospects for the
Russian wheat crop, Of both winter and
summer wheats, are favorable In most
distri 'ts. Reports from the government
OF Taurida, however, are unfavorable.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
For Sale at a Bargain.

A neat cottage on Dignowity hill; rooms
with hall, and front and back gallery, two fine
borhood. Price, 1900. Terms easy. Address:
(7-15-t5.l T. b. JOHNSON, LIGHT Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23

The road leading to Lewis bridge
is under repair, and last night it was
left without the usual warning light. A
well known doctor, having occasion TO
go that way, run into the rubbish there,
and narrowly escaped an accident.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
M. Bastlan..Agent.

For the Protection OIL Co., now established
in New Orleans, Galveston and Houston, at
wholesale and retail. Price per gallon deliv-
cred: Uersoleum, zoe; Bear Creek, DC; Kcr-
osene, aDc. Tho U. $. government uses
uersoleum. Try gallon and you will con-
tinue
Also dealer in firewood at S425 per cord, de.
iivered; Office 9j W. Houston street, between
SOlcJad and Acequa streets. Telephone $40.
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ATTRACTIONS.
III MAIN /
lI-l MAIN | I /

Every description and kind of Clothinu for
Man, Boy and Child and Furnishing Goods
suited for the season in the largest variety for
travelling stay-at-home service; in fact this is
the resort for fitting yourself out with apparel
for all other resorts
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Will he Have A Successor?

BERLIN, August %. - The German
agent at Sofia has been recalled and will
leave for Berlin In a few days. He has
been appointed Minister at Darmstadt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Collapse of a New Structure.

BERLIN. Aug. 23.-Scaffolding on the
new city hospital collapsed yesterday,
killing six wOrkmen and badly injuring
several others, including the architect.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
NJ Nl0N

soother at hand. 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine, but gives the child natural
ease from pain. Price 25 cents. Sold by
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Associated Press Dispatches and
Specials Up to the Hour of
Going to Press.
Mexican Four Per Cents.

BosToS, Aug. 23.-Mexiosn As, 7Ot to
7Oi; 7s, II to IS; common, l53 to lG;
scrip, 80 to 95.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Six Bodies Recoyered

LONDON, August 23-Six bodies OF the
accident to the spectators Of boat race
on the Thames yesterday, have been Is-
covered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23

BEFORE parliament sdjourns Glad
stone will move an address against the
proclamation Of the league.
The jury cannot agree, standing eight
for acquittal and four for guilty, in the
Washington county ballot box cases.
Continued until next term.
Texas blue grass flourishes in Baker
county, Florida, and is doing well in
other parts OF the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23
Getting Ready for the Ute War

DENVER, COL, Aug. GA courier
who arrived al Glenwood Springs yes
terday brings the latest news from
Meeker, in which IL is stated that Sheriff
Kendall had gone out accompanied by
70 well armed and equipped frontiers
men, for the purpose OF locating and en-
gaging the Indians, who are supposed
to be csmped about % miles from
Meeker. The number of Indians is
estimated at from l25 to 200. They are
said to be In tho high timber
land In an almost impregnable position
where they will be able to stand of
quite an army. A courier just arrived
at Glenwood Springs brings a message
from Gen. Reardon, who Is In command
OF troops en- route to Meeker. Gen.
Reardon's message lie dated at MOrgan's
ranch on the d vide about 30 miles out
from Meeker, and shows that he made
half of his journey In safety. His
scouts report that about nine miles
distant from Morgan's ranch they
struck a fresh Ute trail, which
showed that the Indians had crossed
ahead Of them on the road Reardon
will hold his command at this ranch
until he hears from Kendall, as he
thinks that II he has had an engagement
with the Indians he will drive them to-
wards MOrgan's ranch. Adiutant Gen
eral West has left Glenwood Springs for
Meeker, and Col. Z. B. Brooks is now
commanding at that place. The people
OF Meeker feel confident that the Ute
war will surely take place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-23

1t is hardly necessary to re-
peat what has long since been
known, that JOsKE BRoTHERs..sre
the leaders In the Shoe Trade in
this city. The reason why is,
they are content with a small
profit and have acquired, through
q long experience, a perfect
knowledge Of the wants.of. this
community.
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~ woLFsoN | /
, 1887-09-01
A Big Transfer.

New YORK, Aug. 3l.-Oficial an.
nouncement was made to daY by the
president of the United States Express
company that the plant, franchise and
business of the Baltimore and Ohio ex.
press had been sold to the United States
company for a period of thirty years. An
agreement was consummated last week,
and the transfer will take effect to NOR
row. Negotiations for the sale have been
pending about a month, having begun
with President Garrett before bis depar-
ture for Europe. 1t is stated on Wall
street that the price paid was 81, 500, 600,
of which 81 ,000, 900 was paid in cash and
81 500, 600 in United States stock.
The president of the United States Ex-
press company denies the correctness of
the figures, but declines to state The
terms on which the property was pur
chased, saying that the matter is private.
No change will be made in the manage
ment or name Of the company. This
acquisition adds about 5000 more miles
of territory to the Is, 900 already operated
over by the United States Express com
pany, and makes it the most powerful
company of its kind in America.
New YORK, Aug. 3l-Speaking of the
transfer Of the Baltimore & Ohio express
business the Post says: "Rumors are
afioat that Jay Gould was the real pur-
chaser of the express company and that
he had practically completed negotiations
which would give him control of the Bal
timore & Ohio Telegraph company and
was practically in possession of the Bal,
timore & Ohio property, including the
railroad, telegraph and express business.
, 1887-09-01
A RISE IN STOCKS.
The Sale Of the B. & o. Express
Company's Business
Causes a Sudden Rise in the
Price of Stocks.
Jay Gould Said to be the
Purchaser.
A Rise in Stocks.

NEW York, Aug. 3l.-Wall street
was treated to some general surprises to.
day, and the temper of the market under
wen a sudden change for the better.
When it was officially announced that the
Baltimore & Ohio express had been sold
to the United States Express company,
the latter company's stock jumped 9! per
cent from yesterdays prices, and the
street jumped to the conclusion that the
other Baltimore & Ohio properties were
also disposed of, thus settling the great
deal. A great rush to cover followed and
prices shot up rapidly. The announce
ment followed that the Oregon Transcon-
tinental, by dlsposing of some of its
treasury securities, had placed itself upon
a firm basis. The Oregon Navigation
then responded with a jump of 5 per
cent. The entire list, with the exception
of Manhattan, closed at nearly the best
figures of the day. Manhattan is dow n
II. The principal advances are: Oregon
Navigation, 81; Northern Pacific preferred,
d; jersey Central, %; Western Union,
%; Wheeling & Lake Erie, Oregon
Transcontinental & Erie, preferred, 2t;
Lake Erie & Western, preferred, Louis
vile & Nashville and Union Pacific 81,
and Lake Shore 9.
, 1887-09-01
A Murderer Gu1llot,ned.

PARIS, Aug. 3l.-Pranzini, the muir
derer of Madame Regnault, her maid
and her maids child, was guillotined at 5
o'clock this morning He made no con-
tession. Vast crowds waited about the
place of execution during the whole
night and kept up a constant bowling and
yelling. The din was horrible. When
the chaplain who was to offciate at the
execution arrived, at 4:30 a. M, the mass
of people was so great that he was almost
prevented from reaching the gate of the
prison.
Pranzini marched from the cell to the
seaffold with a firm step and defiant air.
When the executioners seized him he re
sisted and fought desperately, and de-
manded that they let him alone. The
executioners overpowered him and threw
him upon the machine, and in an instant
had him securely bound. Immediately
the terrible knife was started. 1t de-
scended with horrible slowness at first,
then quickened, and the head of the
murderer rolled into the basket.
, 1887-09-01

ELPAsO, Tex, Aug. 3l.-At 4 o'clock
yesterday evening United States Consul
Brigham and the United States agent of
the Nascelorio Apaches went to the court
room of Judge Zubia, the magistrate of
Paso Del Norte to transact some business
regarding the recovery of horses stolen
from the Indians. They waited until 8
o'clock and then went to the residence of
the judge to see why he did not come &C
cording to agreement. He told them that
his interpreter was not present, and that
he had more important business on hand.
Brigham and Cowart then walked away,
feeling insulted, and Brigham said he
would inform his government. Zubia ran
several steps down the walk and coming
up behind Brigham struck him a heavy
blow over the head. The latter started
to use his cane when Zubia ran into the
house and locked the door.
affair to Washington, corroborated by
Agent Cowart.
Judge Zubia, in an interview tonight
regarding his assault upon Consul Brig
ham, said: Brigham and Cowart had
waited at the court room fiom 2 to 5 D.
m. | did not keep my engagement with
them because | had been attending the
funeral of my child and detained at home
by a sick wife. My interpreter says the
consul used language when speaking to
me hat a Mexican would call insulting,
and that he did not interpret more than
half of it to me. Thereupon | ordered
Cowart and Consul Brigham from my
residence. On the street the consul con-
tinued to use violent language, and |
without any weapon ran down to him and
struck him on the head with my hand. -
, 1887-09-01
. A YOUNG THIEF.
A 19-Year Old Bank Clerk in
Maine
Absconds with Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars.
Pennsylvania Democrats in
Convention.
A Young Absconder.

SAoo, Me-, Aug. 3l.-The biggest SEN
sation Saco has ever experienced developed
this morning, when it was learned that
the Saco and Bedford Savings Institution
had seriously suffered financially through
a young clerk who has absconded.
Frank G. McNeilly, 10 years old. has
mysteriously disappeared, taking with him
SO, 800 In cash and United States bonds
to the amount of $685. and railroad,
municipal and other bonds amounting tc
about $4,000. Though he left town
Monday afternoon, the bank officers and
his family have kept the matter so quiet
that the news did not leak out until this
morning.
President Goodale says the loss is SC
much less than the surplus that the bank
will be perfectly safe even if the amount
taken by the absconding clerk is never re.
covered. The United States bonds are
registered and annot possibly be used by
the thief
, 1887-09-01
Settlers Complain.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3I.-A petition
has been filed in the general land Office by
citizens of White Pine county, New. +,
asking the Intervention of the land de-
partment to protect settlers against the
unlawful appropriation of public lands by
foreign sheep ~raisers. The petitioners
allege there are several companies of
Englishmen. mostly aliens, having large
focks of sheep which travel from water
to water destroying grass and contaminat-
ing the water used by settlers for domes
tic purposes. Acting Commissioner
Stockslager has decided that an %investi-
cation of the matter be made by the spe-
cial agent of the general land Office.
, 1887-09-01
Colorow Des1res Peace.

DENVER. Aug. 3l.-The Ne,os has the
following from the Uintah agency, Utah,
dated Aug. %, via Green River, Wyo. F.,
Aug. 3l.-Colorow and all his band ar
rived at the Ouray agency at 1870 p. IN.
last Saturday, and say they want no more
fight. The Indians on both these rcser-
v~ations were very much excited until
assured that the Colorado troops would
not come on the reserves. Everything is
quiet here at 9 p. IN. The Indian chiefs
all counsel peace.
(Slgned) B. DUDLEY WILLIAMS, NJ. D.,
Agency Physician.
, 1887-09-01
stanford's Little Game.

SAN FRANOIsCo, Aug. 3l.-To-day
Senator Stanford began giving evidence
in his own behalf in the form of a deposit
ton before Attorney A. A. Cohen as 10
his management of the affairs of the
Central Pacific railroad. The deposition
is to be forwarded to the Pacific railway
commission. Cohen prefers not to have
the press representatives hear Stanford's
testimony, saying hat he will give for
publication the substance Of the deposit
ton after it is completed.
, 1887-09-01

CHICAGO, Aug. 81. -Cattle-Receipts
$4,000; market weaker, and 10 cents
lower; shipping steers, So OO05 Is;
stockers and feeders, 81. 65@3.1O; Texas
steers. 81. 45@3.5 so; Western rangers,
lower, 81. 1908. 40.
Sheep-Receipts 5000: market steady;
natives, 10000 As; Western, $3.l5G
3.65; Texans. 81. 9O(93.65 I.
, 1887-09-01

DUBLIN. Aug. 32.-The work of evict-
ing tenants in arrears on the O'Grady es.
tates was concluded to-day. A bedridden
woman, who refused to be installed as a
caretaker, was removed with her bed out
ofdoors. Mr.. O'Brien denounced O'Grady
as a highway robber, and said that the
government, instead of restraining the
r%ufian, lent him soldiers and police to
protect his cOwardly carcass.